UN chief speaks to Venezuelan president
![]() 1096 Thursday, 18 December, 2025, 10:06 UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday held a phone conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro about latest tensions in the region, the UN said. "The Secretary-General has received a phone call from H.E. Nicolas Maduro Moros, the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, regarding the current tensions in the region," said a statement from Guterres' office. Noting that "during the call, the Secretary-General reaffirmed the United Nations' position on the need for Member States to respect international law, particularly the United Nations Charter," Guterres reaffirmed the need to "exert restraint and de-escalate tensions to preserve regional stability." |

IPU Secretary General: We must support progress between Azerbaijan and Armenia
4819:28
Trump: Iran's oil infrastructure could be severely damaged
20317:56
Trump says Iranian enriched uranium probably cannot be used
32409:31
Media: US forces authorised to strike IRGC boats in Strait of Hormuz
430Yesterday, 20:57
UAE strongly condemns targeting of ADNOC national carrier while transiting Strait of Hormuz
402Yesterday, 16:27
Zelensky and Kobakhidze met in Yerevan for the first time in recent years (video)
503Yesterday, 16:12
The Russian Foreign Ministry pointed to attempts by the West to build a new "iron curtain" with Russia
467Yesterday, 15:08
European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on
407Yesterday, 14:15
